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  • Guts: A Graphic Novel

    A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Timesbestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile**,** Sisters**,** Drama**, and** Ghosts**!**Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think ... Read more

    $15.99 AUD

  • When Stars are Scattered

    Omar and his brother Hassan, two Somali boys, have spent a long time in the Dadaab refugee camp. Separated from their mother, they are looked after by a friendly stranger. Life in the camp isn't always easy. The hunger is constant . . . but there's football to look forward to, and now there's a chance Omar will get to go to school . . .With a heart-wrenching fairytale ending, this incredible true ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • Harley Quinn: Wild Card (Backstories)

    by Scholastic ...
    Series Book 4 - Backstories
    Who is Harley Quinn? How did she go from being the Joker's sidekick to joining the Suicide Squad? Will she ever side with the good guys or is she a Super-Villain through and through? In this biography--complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and character profiles--readers will learn the complete history of the Maiden of Mayhem. ... Read more

    $6.99 AUD

  • Louis Pasteur and the Power of Observation

    Illustrated by Jordi Bayarri Dolz ...
    Series series Graphic Science Biographies
    Louis Pasteur's passion for laboratory experiments led to major, life-saving changes in medicine. His research targeted unusual problems from the spoiling of wine to disease in French silkworms. His wide-ranging efforts found evidence for the existence of germs and created advances in vaccination science. This graphic biography showcases Pasteur's looks at microorganisms and his game-changing ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • The Day Gabby Douglas Won Gold

    by Ellen Aim ...
    Series Book 1 - The Day...
    On August 2, 2012, American Gabby Douglas won the Olympic all-around gymnastics gold medal while also capturing the hearts of the world. Packed with beautiful, colorful illustrations, The Day Gabby Douglas Won Gold will surely inspire young readers as they relive the moment when the gymnast’s dream came true. ... Read more

    $7.32 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Squad: A Graphic Novel (The Tryout #2)

    Illustrated by Joanna Cacao ...
    Break out your pom poms! The highly anticipated, stand-alone companion to the instant #1 bestseller The Tryout promises even more cheer, higher stakes, and relatable middle-school drama. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.STEP UP. COMMIT. FOLLOW THROUGH.It's eighth grade and Christina and her besties, Megan and Leanne, are once again going through the brutal trials of cheerleading tryouts. This ... Read more

    $15.99 AUD

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  • It's Her Story Marie Curie

    A Graphic Novel

    by Kaara Kallen ...
    Illustrated by Rosie Baker ...
    Series series It's Her Story
    Marie Curie was the brilliant, trailblazing scientist who discovered radium and coined the term radioactivity. She is the only woman ever awarded two Nobel Prizes--one in physics and one in chemistry. She helped develop the use of X-rays and radiation therapies that have had a lasting impact on medicine and human health. ... Read more

    $30.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Darth Vader: Sith Lord (Backstories)

    by Jason Fry ...
    Illustrated by Randy Martinez ...
    Series series Backstories
    Who is Darth Vader? How did the once great Jedi become a fearsome villain? Who are the allies and foes Darth Vader has faced? In this biography -- complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and character profiles -- young readers will delight in learning the complete history of the Sith Lord. ... Read more

    $6.99 AUD

  • Princess Leia: Royal Rebel (Backstories)

    Series series Backstories
    Who is Princess Leia? How did a princess become a rebel leader? And what happened to her after the Empire was defeated? In this biography--complete with black-and-white illustrations, timelines, and character profiles--young readers will delight in learning the complete history of Star Wars' royal rebel. ... Read more

    $6.99 AUD

  • Becoming RBG

    Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Journey to Justice

    by Debbie Levy ...
    Illustrated by Whitney Gardner ...
    From the New York Times bestselling author of I Dissent comes a biographical graphic novel about celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a modern feminist icon—a leader in the fight for equal treatment of girls and women in society and the workplace. She blazed trails to the peaks of the male-centric worlds of education and law, where women ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

  • The MARVELous Stan Lee

    FilmStars Volume 3

    by Ellen Aim ...
    Series Book 3 - FilmStars
    A bookworm as a child, Stan Lieber read tales about swashbuckling heroes accomplishing amazing feats, but he grew up to write his own thrilling stories that changed the comic book universe forever. While working with Marvel Comics, Stan Lee created many of the world’s most iconic characters: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Nick Fury, Daredevil, X-Men, Thor, Black Widow, Fantastic Four, The Avengers, ... Read more

    $7.32 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Big Apple Diaries

    Illustrated by Alyssa Bermudez ...
    In Big Apple Diaries, a heartfelt diary-style graphic memoir by Alyssa Bermudez, a young New Yorker doodles her way through middle school—until the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack leaves her wondering if she can ever be a kid again.It’s the year 2000 in New York City. For 12-year old Alyssa, a biracial Puerto Rican girl, this means all kinds of new challenges: splitting time between her dad's ... Read more

    $13.99 AUD

  • 淮南子傳奇 壹

    by 陳建強 ...
    Series Book 1 - 淮南子傳奇
    *此書為固定版面格式,建議使用平板或電腦閱讀*書籍重點《淮南子傳奇》是根據經典巨著改編的,《淮南子》是西漢淮南王劉安主持編撰的包容百家思想的學術巨著,是一部融哲學、天文、地理、教育、軍事、文學、農學等諸多學科知識的「百科全書」。以原創性的故事構架,將歷史人物從艱澀的古典著作中還原出一個個充滿人性光輝與鮮活生命感的人物,將原著「無為」的核心思想,以當代視角予以解讀。為觀眾特別是青少年直接體驗中國傳統文化魅力提供了絕佳途徑。作者簡介 陳建強 主編內容簡介《淮南子傳奇》講述西漢年間,一場奇怪天象引發的災難侵襲了整個世界。一代奇書《淮南子》在混亂中丟失,記載中華遠古智慧的竹簡分崩離析,跌落在前朝各代中,化作世間萬物,安靜地等待探尋者。一百年後,探尋竹簡的任務落在一個叫鴻烈的男孩身上,他必須趕在又一次金星凌日的災難前,回到前朝各代,在手臂紋章的指引下,將竹簡一片一片地找回來,覆歸在二十四格圖裡 ... Read more

    $7.99 AUD

  • Muhammad Ali

    American Champion

    Series series Graphic Biographies
    Tells the life story of dynamic heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who gained fame for his boxing skills, political views, and humanitarian efforts. Written in graphic-novel format. ... Read more

    $39.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Middle School Rules of Skylar Diggins

    as told by Sean Jensen

    by Sean Jensen ...
    Skylar Diggins is a basketball phenomenon, receiving her first letter of interest from a respected college coach when she was in fifth grade. She is an icon: signing as the first female client of Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports, serving as the face of Nike’s Women’s Basketball Collection, and establishing herself as a must-follow on social media platforms such as Instagram (931,000 followers) and ... Read more

    $11.99 AUD

  • 淮南子傳奇 肆

    by 陳建強 ...
    Series Book 4 - 淮南子傳奇
    *此書為固定版面格式,建議使用平板或電腦閱讀*書籍重點《淮南子傳奇》是根據經典巨著改編的,《淮南子》是西漢淮南王劉安主持編撰的包容百家思想的學術巨著,是一部融哲學、天文、地理、教育、軍事、文學、農學等諸多學科知識的「百科全書」。以原創性的故事構架,將歷史人物從艱澀的古典著作中還原出一個個充滿人性光輝與鮮活生命感的人物,將原著「無為」的核心思想,以當代視角予以解讀。為觀眾特別是青少年直接體驗中國傳統文化魅力提供了絕佳途徑。作者簡介 陳建強 主編內容簡介《淮南子傳奇》講述西漢年間,一場奇怪天象引發的災難侵襲了整個世界。一代奇書《淮南子》在混亂中丟失,記載中華遠古智慧的竹簡分崩離析,跌落在前朝各代中,化作世間萬物,安靜地等待探尋者。一百年後,探尋竹簡的任務落在一個叫鴻烈的男孩身上,他必須趕在又一次金星凌日的災難前,回到前朝各代,在手臂紋章的指引下,將竹簡一片一片地找回來,覆歸在二十四格圖裡 ... Read more

    $7.99 AUD

  • 銀河騎士傳12

    by 貳瓶勉 ...
    Series Book 12 - 銀河騎士傳
      長道一行人結束了從七號行星救出市谷戴露露的作戰之後,  從近距離觀看了大眾合船,  讓眾人實際感受到了大眾合船實在強大。  就在這種心情下,長道一行人又被指派新的任務。  就是和新造戰術巡防艦「水城」,  一起前往恆星系中心的運送任務。  在無法接受賽德尼亞母艦補給的情況下,  即將與未知的威脅展開接觸。本書特色  人類移民播種船賽德尼亞出了一個天才駕駛員──谷風長道,長道以驚人的速度和天賦成為機器人「衛人」的駕駛,並且和不斷襲擊賽徳尼亞的「奇居子」作戰。原本生活在不見天日地底層的長道,之所以可以脫離地底而成為駕駛員似乎不是巧合,攸關長道的出身以及奇居子攻擊人類的原因,作者貳瓶勉以獨特的寧靜視點來詮釋播種船、奇居子、長道和夥伴們所構成的SF科幻世界,造就了充滿宇宙風格且略帶校園漫畫氛圍的「銀河騎士傳」。 ... Read more

    $3.99 AUD

  • Who Was Her Own Work of Art?: Frida Kahlo

    An Official Who HQ Graphic Novel

    by Terry Blas, Who HQ ...
    Illustrated by Ashanti Fortson ...
    Series series Who HQ Graphic Novels
    Discover how Frida Kahlo became one of the most recognizable artists in the world in this powerful graphic novel written by award-winning author Terry Blas and illustrated by Ignatz Award-winning artist Ashanti Fortson.Presenting Who HQ Graphic Novels: an exciting addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!Explore Mexican painter Frida Kahlo's rise to stardom as she travels ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

  • Boys of Steel

    The Creators of Superman

    Illustrated by Ross Macdonald ...
    Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two high school misfits in Depression-era Cleveland, were more like Clark Kent--meek, mild, and myopic--than his secret identity, Superman. Both boys escaped into the worlds of science fiction and pulp magazine adventure tales. Jerry wrote his own original stories and Joe illustrated them. In 1934, the summer they graduated from high school, they created a superhero ... Read more

    $10.99 AUD

  • Santiago!

    Santiago Ramón y Cajal!Artist, Scientist, Troublemaker

    by Jay Hosler ...
    A graphic novel retelling of the inspiring true story of polymath Santiago Ramón y Cajal, visionary pioneer of modern neuroscience, and his early dreams of becoming an artist.Based on a true story, Santiago Ramón y Cajal is every child who has struggled to navigate the expectations of adults.As a young boy, all Santiago wanted to do was be an artist. But his father wanted him to become a doctor, ... Read more

    $17.99 AUD

  • Nikola Tesla

    Nikola Tesla, an incredible inventor, and a brilliant electrical engineer brought about revolutionary developments in the field of electricity. This beautifully illustrated book retells the life of this brilliant scientist and his theories. Boosting an extensive glossary, the book is easy to read, has simplified fun facts, and a lot more for budding minds to explore and learn. Nikola Tesla, an ... Read more

    $2.99 AUD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Marvel Fearless and Fantastic! Female Super Heroes Save the World

    Women can save the world. More than 50 incredible female Super Heroes from the Marvel Comics universe inspire girls and women of all ages to be powerful, passionate and persistent.From Captain Marvel and Wasp to Storm and Shuri, this beautiful book profiles dozens of aspirational female comic-book characters, all of whom use their intelligence, strength, kindness and courage to help others and ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD

  • Stories of Compassion

    Series series Kid's Values for Success
    A little compassion goes a long way. For these individuals, their care and concern takes many extra miles towards improving the lives of others. ... Read more

    $5.14 AUD

  • Seuls

    by Paul Tom ...
    Illustrated by Mélanie Baillairgé ...
    Chaque année, plus de 400 jeunes d’âge mineur arrivent seuls au Canada pour demander le statut de réfugié. Sans parents. Sans adulte pour les accompagner. Seuls raconte le parcours de trois d’entre eux : Afshin, Alain et Patricia. Leur témoignage ouvre une fenêtre sur les nombreux déchirements, les difficiles sacrifices et les innombrables épreuves qui jalonnent ce chemin rempli d’obstacles. Mais ... Read more

    $12.99 AUD